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ri Lanka did International 2015 first run - reasonably well ner-up was Australia’s Claire Parker. Miss Sat the Miss India, Vartika Singh, the heavy favourite for Grand International the crown, finished as 2nd runner-up, while 2015 pageant, held in Miss Philippines, Parul Shah, was the 3rd , last runner-up, and , Rattikorn month. Kunsom, the hometown girl, was the 4th run - Ornella ner-up. Gunesekere won the Special Awards were won by: Miss Popular Vote Miss Popular Vote: Sri Lanka, Ornella segment, of this Mariam Gunesekere prestigious contest, Best in Swimsuit: Costa Rica, and she was also in MarielaAparicio the final 10 (semi- Best Social Media: India, Vartika Singh finals), along with Best in Evening Gown: Japan, Ayaka Brazil, Costa Rica, Tanaka , Japan, Best in National Costume: Philippines, Dominican Republic, Parul Shah Australia, India, Coronation night was held on Sunday, Philippines and October 25th at the Indoor Stadium Thailand. Huamark, in Thailand. Pageant experts, Miss Grand International is a Thailand from across the based organization which helps in promoting world, put forth the cause of Ornella Mariam Gunesekere Photographs and articles their predictions, stopping war should be sent to: long before the and violence [email protected] finals, and the eight across the globe. they mentioned The organisa - Tel: 0776788119 included Miss tion is run by Ivan Alvis Dominican Republic, Mr. Nawat Miss Philippines, Itsaragrisil who Miss India, Miss was a former Netherlands, Miss director, , Thailand Brazil, contest. Miss Popular Vote and . Miss Grand Of course, the International winner, Miss Grand has completed International 2015, was Dominican Republic's three years and Anea Garcia. has already gar - Born and raised in Cranston, Rhode nered a lot of Island, USA, the new Miss Grand title holder popularity due is a 20-year-old student of Legal Studies and to its clear for - Philosophy. mat of selection, MAdu AWAnTHI Earlier this year she participated in the great entertain - Miss USA pageant and was a Top 5 finalist. ment and pro - In fact, Anea Garcia was a hot favourite to duction value, win Miss USA 2015, where she represented and lots of pre- Rhode Island, but was declared 2nd runner- pageant activi - up. ties. Miss Grand International 2015 – winner and runners-up

= Almonds: Soak five to six almonds, in water, and let them sit overnight. In the morning, peel them off and grind. Mix this paste with a glass of milk and give it a boil. Add few flakes of saffron and drink. This works as a wonderful treatment for glowing, tighter and supple skin and provide numerous other health benefits. Massage exposed area of the skin with almond oil, every night, before going to bed. This is one of the home remedies for dry skin which exfoli - ates dead skin and brings fresh new skin to prevent dryness and skin flaking. = Oranges: Take the peel of two / three oranges and keep them in the sun till they are completely dry. riyanthi Fernando, of Then grind them and add a few drops of water to Prenita Fashions, a form a paste. Apply this paste over exposed parts of P prestigious designer the body like face, neck, arms and feet and let it stay saree boutique, hosted a cock - for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash it off with plain water. It tail for the models who would works well to prevent dark tone of skin be participating in her fashion = Eggs: Take the yolk of two eggs and add a tea - show next month. spoon of olive oil to it. Blend to get a smooth consis - This party was in prepara - tion for Priyanthi’s “Saree tency. Add a few drops of rose water, and lemon Splendour” gala fashion show, juice, to the mixture and apply over neck, face and to be held on December 20th, at arms. Let this paste stay for 10 to 20 minutes and the Cinnamon Grand. then wash it off with plain water. This is a good Some of the models are seen home remedy for dry skin. here in their black mini cock - = Avocado: Grate half of an avocado and form a tail dresses, and pointed heels, paste. Add half cup of honey to it. Apply the paste posing for the cameraman. over face, neck, arms and palms and let it stay for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold, or plain water. If this is done regularly, it will make your skin radiant and sup - ple. This is also a good home remedy for dry skin. = Banana: Mash two bananas and add a table - spoon of yoghurt to it. Blend them to gain a smooth consistency and then apply over face, arms, and neck, and let it stay for 20 to 30 minutes. Wash off with plain water. Yes, another effective home remedy for dry skin. = Yoghurt: Take some fresh yoghurt and apply it on your face, hands and legs. Gently massage it in This year, the Old Boys’ Association, of S. Thomas’ and leave it on for about 10 minutes. Shower after College, Mount Lavinia, is celebrating 130 years of its forma - tion. It is perhaps the oldest Alumni Association in the world this. The yoghurt will exfoliate the skin and leave it with a recorded history. refreshed. You could also use yoghurt with papaya. As a preliminary to the series of events planned, to mark Add three tablespoons of mashed papaya to half a this milestone, the Special Events Committee is organising a cup of yoghurt. Add a teaspoon of honey, and a few ‘Walkathon,’ which will be held on Saturday November 7th, drops of lemon juice. Apply this mask on the skin and commencing, at 3.00 pm, from Havelock Park, with the par - allow it to sit for 10 minutes before washing off. This ticipation of students and old boys of STC Mount Lavinia, can be done on a weekly basis. Colpetty, Gurutalawa, and Bandarawela, as well as parents Pic by: Deepal Gomes = Honey: Rub honey over the dry skin areas before tak - and well wishers. ing a shower. Do this at least 10 minutes, in advance of The ‘Walkathon’ would proceed along Dickman’s Road, shower, and repeat this procedure daily. Duplication Road, Galle Road and would end at a Hawker = Coconut Oil: Take a warm bath and once done apply Street Mini Carnival, at S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia, coconut oil on the parts of the skin that are dry. This around 6.00 p.m. There will be bands, food stalls, games of enables the skin to absorb the oil as the skin is still warm and supple. This protects it from further drying. = Aloe Vera: Squeeze out aloe vera juice from a freshly skill and other attractions at a

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